R.I.P. Nichelle Nichols aka Lt Uhura in StarTrek

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Star Trek Legend Nichelle Nichols Has Died At 89 — BuzzFeed News

In addition to acting in Star Trek: The Original Series and six franchise films, Nichols was a fixture at Trekkie events and worked with NASA on astronaut recruitment.

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As a big fan of StarTrek I am saddened by this news, but she had a long life and a good career.

 

[Jot the Dot Dot]

Awe, always liked her. And she was one of the breakthroughs for roles for blacks back in the day.

 

[AYS]

RIP Lt Uhura, a true pioneer.

 

[Buzz]

R.I.P.!!!

 

[sk8pics]

Aw, sorry to hear this, but at least she had a pretty good run.

 

[genevieve]

What an icon.

 

[Bunny Hop]

I know it's already been said a thousand time elsewhere on the web, but: hailing frequencies closed.
RIP.

 

[Desperado]

I hope her last months were worry free and that she felt well taken care of, even if they were still litigating her conservatorship in January.

‘Free Nichelle’: protesters want to liberate Star Trek actor Nichelle Nichols from conservatorship

The actor has been diagnosed with dementia but campaigners believe the legal arrangement is not in her best interest

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RIP dear lady.

 

[VALuvsMKwan]

I hope her last months were worry free and that she felt well taken care of, even if they were still litigating her conservatorship in January.

‘Free Nichelle’: protesters want to liberate Star Trek actor Nichelle Nichols from conservatorship

The actor has been diagnosed with dementia but campaigners believe the legal arrangement is not in her best interest

www.theguardian.com

RIP dear lady.

I saw the first broadcast episode of ST:TOS in September 1966, and immediately noticed Ms. Nichols playing Communications Officer Uhura. Hers was the character which most intrigued me, particularly during the first season when she was given several scenes to establish her intelligence, humor, professionalism and musical talents.

She played a key role in the classic "The Trouble with Tribbles" episode, when she noticed (and received for free from Cyrano Jones, who was marketing them) a tribble - and from there the tribble (I mean trouble) started.

Being a trailblazer in entertainment and society, encouraged by no less a person than Dr. King and actively pushing (and later greatly enabling) NASA to broaden the scope of those to be involved in space exploration are accomplishments that were rarely achieved in our society during the 60's, 70's and 80's. This woman was of tremendous importance in changing our view of what was possible to pursue and accomplish for those other than white males.

We are all better for her being among us and helping to show the way. Rest and shine in the stars, dear Grace Dell (Nichelle) Nichols.

Nichelle Nichols' Life in Photos

Star Trek star Nichelle Nichols, who died in July 2022 at age 89, changed the face of space with her role on the show and decades-long work diversifying NASA's ranks

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